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“We wants it, we needs it. Must have the precious….”

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I will probably have to spend a drizzly, foggy spring morning on Lake George , in my continued frustration filled, landlocked salmon quest.

When will “it” finally happen? When will I have salmon success? I know I can catch them. I’m positive that they are not just a figment of my imagination. Didn’t “it” happen last year

on Lake St. George?

and then again at West Grand?

Admittedly, I did have to forgo my preferred method of trolling streamer flies to go with an imitation smelt wobbler...I know, I know, the purity of my quest of landing a salmon on the fly was demeaned and cheapened. What can I say but desperation brings on pressure and the overwhelming desire to succeed.

The little red devil on my right shoulder shouting into my ear , “Use the wobbler! We wants it, we needs it. Must have the precious….”

While the little angel on my other shoulder, was pleading to me, defending goodness and righteousness it kept whispering, “stay with the streamer”.

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About the Author

Mike Webber grew up in Waldo County within a strong fishing and hunting family tradition. Boating is a big part of his life as well. He, his wife and dogs can be found on Penobscot bay cruising up and down the rocky Maine coast, picnicking on the islands, or enjoying the treats of West Grand Lake, Megunticook or Lake St. George.
For many years his wife has been a puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes For The Blind.